catbacks that fit w\rear diffs for 98-01 RS

maddhatteroo7 · 04-04-2005, 02:53 PM

Ok i have an 01 RS that has a rear diff protector and im looking for a catback that falls into these catagories:

- fits w\my rear diff protector
- doesnt look like a fart cannon, looks oem as much as possible, please no shinny "hello officer" catback
- isnt horribly loud and not dead quiet, but gives that distinct subaru "sound"
- and not very expensive...hopefully $450 and below...ill probably try to get a used setup though if i can
- Also hopefully not loose much/any torque

PS - i have looked thru the catback thread and still am...

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Boost-Free Subee · 04-04-2005, 03:04 PM

i've been running the dual tip stromung for years, with the rear diff protector, and no issues. it looks nice, unlike the softball cannons that you always see around, fits the curve of the bumper well. (buy the stainless) i made the mistake of going mild-steel. never again.
sounds deep, but mellow unless you really mash it, and even then it's acceptable, unless you have headers, hi-flow cat, headwork, cams, etc, then who cares!

maddhatteroo7 · 04-04-2005, 03:12 PM

my car is just about stock with the exception of my kartboy shifter....i dont have any other mods on the car...i was thinking stromung since they do look awesome and just how i want..but they sure are pricey!!! so i think ill get a used setup lol

powerlabs · 04-04-2005, 03:23 PM

Borla:

Boost-Free Subee · 04-04-2005, 03:25 PM

only problem is the flat black one is the mild steel unit. it will rust away. the stainless is still very sadate looking, and won't attract the negative police attention. (i've had mine on for years, and never got pulled over for the exhaust.)

maddhatteroo7 · 04-04-2005, 03:30 PM

i called up stromung and they said they dont make the mild-steel anymore, they make only the stainless steel setups...and boy are they expensive!!!
http://www.teaguesauto.com/exhaust.htm#Exhaust Cat-Back

NC2.5RS · 04-04-2005, 05:20 PM

Stromung Dual Tip is just about the best you can buy.

maddhatteroo7 · 04-04-2005, 05:38 PM

yea but i dont wanna really spend 500-600$ on a catback though...id prefer to get one used

04-04-2005, 02:53 PM	#1
maddhatteroo7 Scooby Specialist Member#: 78840 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC	catbacks that fit w\rear diffs for 98-01 RS Ok i have an 01 RS that has a rear diff protector and im looking for a catback that falls into these catagories: - fits w\my rear diff protector - doesnt look like a fart cannon, looks oem as much as possible, please no shinny "hello officer" catback - isnt horribly loud and not dead quiet, but gives that distinct subaru "sound" - and not very expensive...hopefully $450 and below...ill probably try to get a used setup though if i can - Also hopefully not loose much/any torque PS - i have looked thru the catback thread and still am... * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by maddhatteroo7; 04-04-2005 at 03:03 PM.

04-04-2005, 03:12 PM	#3
maddhatteroo7 Scooby Specialist Member#: 78840 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC	my car is just about stock with the exception of my kartboy shifter....i dont have any other mods on the car...i was thinking stromung since they do look awesome and just how i want..but they sure are pricey!!! so i think ill get a used setup lol Last edited by maddhatteroo7; 04-04-2005 at 03:29 PM.

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04-04-2005, 03:04 PM	#2
Boost-Free Subee Scooby Specialist Member#: 61052 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH Vehicle: 1999 2.5 RS White	i've been running the dual tip stromung for years, with the rear diff protector, and no issues. it looks nice, unlike the softball cannons that you always see around, fits the curve of the bumper well. (buy the stainless) i made the mistake of going mild-steel. never again. sounds deep, but mellow unless you really mash it, and even then it's acceptable, unless you have headers, hi-flow cat, headwork, cams, etc, then who cares!

04-04-2005, 03:23 PM	#4
powerlabs Scooby Specialist Member#: 45790 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2006 Corvette C6 Z51 SUPERCHARGED	Borla:

04-04-2005, 03:25 PM	#5
Boost-Free Subee Scooby Specialist Member#: 61052 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH Vehicle: 1999 2.5 RS White	only problem is the flat black one is the mild steel unit. it will rust away. the stainless is still very sadate looking, and won't attract the negative police attention. (i've had mine on for years, and never got pulled over for the exhaust.)

04-04-2005, 03:30 PM	#6
maddhatteroo7 Scooby Specialist Member#: 78840 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC	i called up stromung and they said they dont make the mild-steel anymore, they make only the stainless steel setups...and boy are they expensive!!! http://www.teaguesauto.com/exhaust.htm#Exhaust Cat-Back

04-04-2005, 05:20 PM	#7
NC2.5RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 19313 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Asheville, NC Vehicle: 2007 Scion tC Black Sand Pearl	Stromung Dual Tip is just about the best you can buy.

04-04-2005, 05:38 PM	#8
maddhatteroo7 Scooby Specialist Member#: 78840 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC	yea but i dont wanna really spend 500-600$ on a catback though...id prefer to get one used